There's a slight pause before Avery shrugs in response to the question, then gives a small, breathy chuckle. Both at the hound's antics and Ciri's oh-so-encouraging vision of the future. "Well, that's something to look forward to then."

Over Ciri's head, she gives Inessa a significant look, her head cocked slightly. Is she trying to be funny? Is it a cry for help?? The world may never know.